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Excalibur's Huntin' the Backwoods
Season 10, 2017

Excalibur's Huntin' the Backwoods returns for its tenth consecutive season in 2017. Join hosts Dan Wallace and Karl Metzler along with the rest of the Backwoods Boys as we pursue Big Game across North America and beyond.

Show Times

Friday 7:00 PM

Saturday 7:00 AM

Thursday 5:30 AM

Returning July, 2017

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Season 10

The IslandHunting Big Black Bears in Newfoundland

Season 10, Epsiode 1 — Original Air Date: Mar 31, 2017

Dan returns to Newfoundland to hunt spring black bears with Todd Wiseman at Newfoundland Adventures. Despite nasty weather and high winds the bears are moving and with a two-bear limit Dan finds success again showing us why he loves this island.

KoringkoppieHunting Trophy Plains Game in South Africa

Season 10, Epsiode 2 — Original Air Date: Apr 07, 2017

Dan returns to Koringkoppie Safaris in South Africa and this time he brings Shawn along for his first African Safari. Like a kid in a candy store, Shawn can’t believe what he's experiencing and he begins to understand the draw of Africa.

Koringkoppie Part 2On Safari in South Africa

Season 10, Epsiode 3 — Original Air Date: Apr 14, 2017

Dan and Shawn continue their safari in South Africa with Koringkoppie Safaris. Shawn plays cat and mouse with a herd of blue wildebeest, and while trying to eat his lunch Dan is interrupted by the gray ghost of Africa.

The Land of GiantsMonster Black Bears in Manitoba

Season 10, Epsiode 4 — Original Air Date: Apr 21, 2017

Dan, Karl and Troy head back to Manitoba for a fall bear hunt at Hoards Hunting Camps. Dan tests the Excalibur Micro out on one of the big bears Jim Hoard is famous for and Troy and Karl double up from the same stand in the Land of the Giants.

Dog LakeBlack Bear Adventures at Dog Lake

Season 10, Epsiode 5 — Original Air Date: Apr 28, 2017

Karl takes his wife Carla back to Black Bear Adventures in Ontario for another fall bear hunt. Carla finds herself in a familiar situation as she watches a momma bear interact with her cub. Then she comes face to face with her biggest bear yet.

Turkey TomSpring Turkey Hunting

Season 10, Epsiode 6 — Original Air Date: May 05, 2017

It's spring turkey season and everyone is ready to get back out in the woods. Dan starts the season off right with his Excalibur Crossbow, then Paul puts the sneak on a wary old gobbler in the Bluegrass State.

Island BearsBig Headed Bears in Newfoundland

Season 10, Epsiode 7 — Original Air Date: May 12, 2017

Dan and Karl head back to Newfoundland on a spring bear hunt, and they've brought along Cincinnati Bengals' center Russell Bodine. On the first night of his hunt, Russell takes his first bear. Then Dan puts his 45-70 to work on a big Newfie boar.

Island Bears Part 2Hunting Big Newfoundland Black Bears

Season 10, Epsiode 8 — Original Air Date: May 19, 2017

Karl and Dan continue their bear hunt at Newfoundland Adventures. Karl is looking for his first Newfoundland bear and finds himself with a nice boar in his sights. Then he climbs into Dan's favorite stand and sees why Dan is so partial to this spot.

On SafariPlains Game Hunting in South Africa

Season 10, Epsiode 9 — Original Air Date: May 26, 2017

Karl returns to South Africa to hunt with Koringkoppie Safaris and brings Troy Lauffer along for his first trip to the Dark Continent. It doesn't take long for Troy to get accustomed to hunting Africa. Karl comes face to face with the Grey Ghost.

On Safari Part 2Plains Game Hunting in South Africa

Season 10, Epsiode 10 — Original Air Date: Jun 02, 2017

Karl and Troy continue their hunt at Koringkoppie Safaris. Troy sets his sights on a mature blue wildebeest bull, and then Karl puts a shot on his biggest impala yet. As the sun sets on their hunt, Karl is looking for a gemsbok bull.

Moose MeatHunting Moose in Newfoundland

Season 10, Epsiode 11 — Original Air Date: Jun 09, 2017

Dan and Paul return for their annual moose hunt with Todd Wiseman at Newfoundland Adventures. After a long stalk, Paul settles his rifle on the perfect meat bull, and as they're field dressing his bull, another one steps out of the bush.

HoardersHunting Big Bears in Manitoba

Season 10, Epsiode 12 — Original Air Date: Jun 16, 2017

Dan and Paul return to Hoards Hunting Camps in Manitoba for a Fall bear hunt with Jim Hoard. Dan puts one of the Blue Bows from the Excalibur Destruction Challenges to the test on another big bear. Then Paul is after a 500 pound boar, showing why they call this place the Land of the Giants.

Lock and LoadEarly Deer Season in Ohio

Season 10, Epsiode 13 — Original Air Date: Jun 23, 2017

Ohio's archery season is finally here. Cincinnati Bengals center Russell Bodine starts the season off on opening weekend, hunting over a productive food plot. Then Pat McKenna and Paul Payne score big on Ohio bucks.

The Blue BowHunting the Rut in Ohio

Season 10, Epsiode 14 — Original Air Date: Jun 30, 2017

The rut is on in Ohio and the Backwoods Boys are fired up. Buck Bomb's Mike Homan puts the Blue Bow to the test on a great big Ohio buck, and Dan Wallace follows up from the same stand with the same bow on another Ohio stud.

PersistenceLate Season Deer Hunting

Season 10, Epsiode 15 — Original Air Date: Jul 07, 2017

It's late archery season for deer in Ohio and Karl finally fills his tag the weekend of thanksgiving, then our good friend Jacques Combrinck from Koringkoppie Safaris comes into town and brings some South African luck with him.

Early SeasonEarly Season Whitetail Hunting

Season 10, Epsiode 16 — Original Air Date: Jul 14, 2017

It's early deer season in Ohio and Jake gets things started on opening Day with a great Ohio buck. Then Dan plays hide and seek with an early season buck and Shawn braves a rain storm to get a shot on a big Ohio buck.

All In A SeasonOhio Deer Season

Season 10, Epsiode 17 — Original Air Date: Jul 21, 2017

Every deer season has its ebbs and flows and this season is no different. Leo Herrmann comes to Ohio for a late pre-rut hunt, Karl puts his 45-70 to the test during Ohio's gun season and Paul and Russell hold their tags until late in the season.

Old FriendsHunting Deer with Good Friends

Season 10, Epsiode 18 — Original Air Date: Jul 28, 2017

Bill and Kath Troubridge, founders of Excalibur Crossbow, come to Ohio for their annual deer hunt. As usual, Bill has great luck early in his hunt, and Kath snaps an unlucky streak with a big Ohio buck.

BLPBackwoods Leased Properties

Season 10, Epsiode 19 — Original Air Date: Aug 11, 2017

Leo Herrmann comes back in town for his second year to hunt on Backwoods Leased Properties. Then Paul heads to Kentucky for modern rifle season and Troy wraps up his season in Ohio with the biggest buck he's ever taken

Little RiverSpring Black Bear Hunting in Ontario

Season 10, Epsiode 20 — Original Air Date: Aug 18, 2017

It has been 14 years since Ontario has had a fall bear season, but it's finally back and Dan is more than ready to take advantage of it. He joins the Excalibur Crossbow crew for a great hunt at Little River Lodge